Ayers was a seventh-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016 but struggled with both the speed and physicality of the NFL in his brief tenure. He was most recently with the New England Patriots on their practice squad.

Former Incarnate Word TE Cole Wick is the most notable of the other players who worked out. Wick had a brief run as the Detroit Lions’ starting tight end as an undrafted rookie before getting hurt. He was injured again this preseason.

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, tight ends Ryan Malleck and Mason Croom, and wideouts Montay Crockett and Tevaun Smith round out the players who visited with the Texans. None were signed as of Wednesday afternoon.

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